Is Patton Oswalt the king of Twitter? The court jester? Whatever your views are on Patton's patented brand of humor, you can't deny that the provocateur comedian is an original. Nearly 1.5 million of his Twitter followers know to expect the unexpected — from politically inspired nano rants to well-structured serial tweets to a feud with Salon. And don't forget the classic gotchas.

Here are 11 tweets that showcase just how funny a pro can be in 140 characters (or less):